38-1007. Exemptions


Except as provided by section 38-1004, subsection C, the provisions of this article
shall not apply to:


1. A county having a population, according to the last federal census, of less than
two hundred fifty thousand inhabitants, unless the board of supervisors of such county
passes a resolution adopting the provisions of this article.


2. A city or town with a population of less than fifteen thousand inhabitants
according to the last federal census, or with a full-time police department of less than
fifteen men, unless the city council of such city or town passes an ordinance adopting
the provisions of this article.


3. A city or town in which there is maintained a merit system or civil service plan
for its employees.